105th birthday celebrations for local care home
Resident Celebrations have been in full swing at Hall Park Care Home as one of its residents reaches her 105th birthday in style.
Winifred Greatorex was joined by staff, relatives, friends and other residents as She received a telegram from the King in recognition of her landmark birthday. A champagne reception was held at the home and guests enjoyed a special birthday cake made by the home’s chef Donna Wood
Winnie was born in Derby on 20th November 1920, she attended school and grew up in Derby, she had a very happy childhood. When Winne left school, she started working for the civil service. Winnie got married and had 2 children a son and daughter, her family are the most important people in her life, sadly Winnie lost my husband many years ago. when she was married Winnie and her husband used to love going on holiday to the isle of man. Winnie states I have had a happy life, and now I have moved into a care setting it’s a new chapter in my life.
Winnie said: there’s no secret to living a long life just the love of a great family.
Among those relatives attending was her daughter Hillier and her Grandson who played host for the afternoon to lots of guests. Speaking about her 105th celebration Hillier said “Winnie is and has been a fantastic Mother and friend to so many over the past hundred years, and it’s wonderful to be with her on this very special day to say just how proud she makes us feel.”
Jodie Rakhra General Manager of Barchester Hall Park added: “We’re delighted to be celebrating a truly remarkable woman as she reaches this amazing milestone. Winnie is such a popular resident who always has an interesting tale to tell, and we look forward to hearing many more as she breaks into her next centenary year.